“We’re thrilled to receive this prestigious honor, and thank the Consumer Electronics Association Innovation Awards Team for recognizing Steadicam Curve for GoPro HERO, a must-have accessory for the hottest camera on the market,” says Steve Tiffen, President and CEO, Tiffen. “Since Curve started shipping late this summer, we’ve been excited by the response from users and inspired by the videos they’ve shot with the Curve and GoPro cameras, and look forward to seeing the wide range of action videos they are capturing.”

The CES Innovation Awards is a prestigious and selective annual competition honoring outstanding design and engineering in consumer technology products. A three-member judging team made up of an independent industrial designer, an independent engineer and a member of the trade press evaluated and scored the submissions, based on the following criteria:
1. Engineering qualities
2. Aesthetic and design qualities
3. The product's intended use/function and user value
4. Why the product deserves the Innovation Award, including specifics regarding its unique/novel features and features that consumers would find attractive
5. How the design and innovation of this product directly compare to other products in the market place

Best of Innovation award winners will be honored at CES in Las Vegas, January 6-9, 2015.

About Steadicam Curve
Curve is designed specifically for action-packed, one-handed GoPro camera shoots. Combining Curve’s compact form factor with Steadicam’s legendary stabilization technology, the possibilities for shake-free video are now endless for GoPro users. For the most adventurous shots, GoPro users can lock in the ergonomic handle for unparalleled stabilization. At just a half-pound, Curve is the perfect companion for any journey all over the world.

Steadicam CURVE Product Features and Benefits

Lightweight, durable aluminum frame

Standard GoPro® quick-release mount

Fine tune adjustment knob for precise balance

Collapsible handle for compact storage and portability or for use as a GoPro® hand grip

About Tiffen
Tiffen has been a leading manufacturer of photographic filters, lens accessories, software, and camera accessories for the consumer/professional imaging and the motion picture and broadcast television industries for 75 years. The company has a rich history of innovative product design, superior optical consistency, and unparalleled quality. Tiffen has been recognized for its product and engineering excellence, earning a Technical Achievement Award and a Scientific and Engineering Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, as well as multiple Emmy® Awards. Today, the company offers a wide range of products, which include: Tiffen® filters, Steadicam® camera stabilizing systems, Lowel® light, Listec® teleprompters, Tiffen Dfx® digital imaging software, Domke® bags, Davis & Sanford® tripods, Zing® camera covers, Stroboframe® flash brackets, Saunders® professional trimmers, and Kodak Wratten® filters. Tiffen continues to enhance its reputation as a leading imaging accessory manufacturer through aggressive growth in the digital imaging accessory industry.

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